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“open document” event to run a macro that performs certain setup
tasks for the document.
To associate a macro with an event, use the Events page of the
Customize dialog box. For more information, see Chapter 13 (Getting
started with macros) in the Getting Started guide.
Adding functionality with extensions
An extension is a package that can be installed into OpenOffice.org to
add new functionality.
Although individual extensions can be found in different places, the
official OpenOffice.org extension repository is at
http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/. Some extensions are free of
charge; others are available for a fee. Check the descriptions to see
what licenses and fees apply to the ones that interest you.
Installing extensions
To install an extension, follow these steps:
1) Download an extension and save it anywhere on your computer.
2) In OOo, select Tools > Extension Manager from the menu bar.
In the Extension Manager dialog box, click Add.
Figure 431: Using the Extension Manager
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